Kevin Okemwa
Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
Microsoft Teams gets infused with a host of AI-powered features including Copilot to make hybrid meetings a breeze
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COPILOT TEAMS Microsoft Teams is about to get better with these new AI features designed to enhance and improve the collaboration and communication process during meetings.
Is an overreliance on Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT negatively impacting our cognitive skills and making us dumber?
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More harm? Studies and users have recently highlighted concern over the impact of AI-powered chatbots on their cognitive skills and knowledge. It seems that they might be doing more harm than good.
Microsoft is on the precipice of reaching its next 'iPhone moment' with AI affirming its status as the world's most valuable company ahead of Apple
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TOP DOG Microsoft dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company, and it will soon manufacture its own iPhone moment with AI.
Billionaire investor warns "The faster and higher things go up, the harder they fall" while talking about skyrocketed AI stocks, which will predictably lead to an inflationary economic slowdown
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AI BAG The current AI boom will reportedly lead to an economic slowdown and inflation.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite will run Windows games 'just fine' using x64 emulation
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JUST AS GOOD Qualcomm says Windows games should work on its anticipated Arm laptops, x86 emulation and gaming should run perfectly on these devices without porting.
Microsoft apparently wrote the iPod’s success story, saving Apple from plummeting and falling into imminent bankruptcy in the 90s
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THE SAVING GRACE Was Microsoft the secret to the success of Apple and the iPod? The US Department of Justice certainly thinks so.
Sam Altman says GPT-4 "kind of sucks" as OpenAI preps to release a new model that will reportedly make ChatGPT "really good, like materially better"
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BETTER? ChatGPT-maker is set to launch GPT-5 with new and enhanced capabilities compared to its predecessor during the summer.
Windows 11's best alternative for the taskbar gets modernized with a macOS-flavored dock, high-resolution display support, and animation improvements
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IT CAN'T GET ANY BETTER Stardock ships a significant update to its ObjectDock app, which now features high-resolution displays, UWP applications, and more.
Microsoft CEO says "It wouldn't matter if OpenAI disappeared tomorrow. We have the data, IP rights, and all the capability."
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WE GOT THIS! As trouble continues to brew for OpenAI, which has been slapped with several lawsuits, Microsoft's CEO confirms the company is well-equipped with resources to support its AI projects.
Microsoft to discontinue its Xbox Rewards app and replace it with a simplified hub in April 2024 — killing weekly streaks
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Rewards hub Microsoft will discontinue its Rewards app on Xbox in April and replace it with the new Rewards hub.
Microsoft is forcefully upgrading users to the new Outlook app for Windows before it imminently replaces Mail & Calendar apps to "become familiar with the new and improved experience"
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OPT IN Microsoft is trying to get more users to try the new Outlook app for Windows, using a pop-up notification indicating that the Windows Mail and Calendar are becoming the new Outlook for Windows.
A new security update for Windows 11 is riddling some users with vague BSOD errors, slow boot times, and dismal system performance
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UH-OH 😱 Microsoft recently shipped Windows 11 KB5035853 as part of the Windows 11 March 2024 update. The update is reportedly causing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors for some users.
Windows 11's best alternative apps are 25% OFF: "It's like getting the next version of Windows today."
By Kevin Okemwa published
CUSTOMIZATION GALORE Stardock's top third-party software apps, including WindowsBlinds, CursorFX, SoundPackager, Groupy 2, and more, are currently on sale with a 25% discount.
While Copilot AI's usefulness among users remains debatable, Microsoft finds yet another home for the chatbot on Windows 11
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COPILOT EVERYWHERE Microsoft Copilot could soon be available in the File Explorer's context menu on Windows 11. The new Copilot option can help users summarize a document.
As Apple races to catch up to OpenAI and Copilot on the iPhone, it's apparently turning to Google over Microsoft
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IGEMINI Apple is reportedly getting into a megadeal with Google. The deal could potentially see Gemini make its way to iPhone users.
Microsoft will now let you edit a screenshot or image taken on Android devices using the Snipping Tool on Windows 11
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THE FIX Microsoft releases March 2024 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 and 10 users with tons of fixes.
Microsoft's complicated partnership with OpenAI concerns insiders claiming it's become "a glorified IT department for the hot startup"
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Not that simple Will Microsoft and OpenAI's multi-billion dollar partnership be beneficial in the long term? Insiders certainly don't think so, "but it's a good business strategy."
A new report reveals that ChatGPT exorbitantly consumes 17,000 times more electricity compared to the average US household per day
By Kevin Okemwa published
POWER UP Will there be enough electricity in the foreseeable future to power AI advances with its exponential growth and rapid adoption worldwide?
NVIDIA hits the 'iPhone moment of AI' highlighting its latest RTX advancements for PC across gaming, creating, and everyday use
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RTX AI NVIDIA recently published a blog post that highlights its latest AI advancements powered by RTX for PC — including updates in gaming, creating, development, productivity, and everyday use.
Microsoft is now 100% compliant with the European Union's DMA regulation by letting users uninstall OneDrive, Edge, and Bing on Windows 11
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DMA-COMPLIANT Here are all the changes Microsoft has made across its services to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Microsoft guts its Rewards Program further by raising redemption points for Xbox and other third-party gift cards (UPDATED)
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MORE FOR LESS Microsoft has seemingly adjusted the points value for gift card redemptions and increased it by up to 33%. A $50 Microsoft gift card translates to 47,500 points up from 46,000 points.
Microsoft falls victim to yet another deceitful exploit by cybercriminals in less than 2 months
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NOT AGAIN Russian hackers gain access to Microsoft's source code and internal systems.
A battery-free breakthrough harnesses 'ambient energy' to generate power, and perhaps it could one day end up in your Windows laptop or Xbox controller
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SELF-SUFFICIENT Massachusetts of Technology (MIT) researchers have developed a top-of-the-line sensor that operates itself. It doesn't need to be plugged into a power outlet or have batteries installed to function.